CHAPTER XXIX.
THE FINISH.
Wopsy Bill Brown had better luck to start with. Buckhart hit the ball hard, it is true, but the sailing sphere was gathered in by an outfielder, and Crowfoot lodged on third.
Dick likewise banged the horsehide far into the outfield, but again it was caught, which retired the youngsters after they had made six runs.
The Outlaws went to bat determined to change the aspect of affairs in a hurry. Imagine their astonishment when Merriwell smilingly mowed down three men in quick order.
Up to the beginning of the seventh inning Wopsy Bill held the collegians successfully, although twice the youngsters pushed a runner round to third. The Outlaws fought savagely, trying in various ways to frighten their opponents, but failing utterly.
The seventh opened with Buckhart at bat, and he led off with a smash that netted three sacks.
Dick hit safely a moment later, scoring Brad. Lozier bunted and died at first, while Dick took second.
Old Greg McGregor showed his mettle by drawing a two-sacker that gave the youngsters still another tally. Merriwell kept his eyes on Stover as he crossed third, and Buzzsaw did not dare try any dirty tricks.
When Duncan Ross followed with a hit, Bob Harrison went into the air and yanked Wopsy off the plate.
Strawberry Lane, the only remaining pitcher of the Outlaws, went in to stem the tide.